Kidstrong Kids Coach
About The Position
KidStrong helps parents build stronger, smarter, more athletic children, from the time they are walking through age 11. The Kids Coach leads classes focused on children’s brain, physical, and character development using an evolving monthly curriculum. Coaches also explain the purpose of the curriculum to parents and guardians and help them support their children’s development. Classes typically run on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and in the evenings until 7 p.m.; weekend classes typically run from 8 a.m. through lunch or noon. The schedule may be flexible depending on studio needs, and private-party coaching may provide opportunities for additional scheduled hours. This is a physically intensive role involving movement throughout classes and lifting and repeatedly moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. Coaches work hands-on with children to promote correct technique and safety.
Requirements
- Passion for working with children.
- Athletic or coaching experience.
- Intermediate knowledge of physiology, exercise techniques, and body mechanics.
- CPR certification.
- Positive, motivating, and effective interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a physically intensive environment, including moving through classes for multiple miles in a shift and lifting and repeatedly moving equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Comfort working hands-on with children to ensure proper technique and safety.
- Ability to speak comfortably with parents and guardians about the purpose of the KidStrong curriculum.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience coaching children in the KidStrong age range.
- Prior experience coaching children ages 12 months to 11 years old.
- Prior experience as a pediatric occupational therapist or physical therapist.
Responsibilities
- Coach classes of 6 to 15 children, approximately 12 months to 11 years old.
- Teach the KidStrong curriculum provided by the headquarters programming team.
- Keep classes on schedule and maintain the appropriate curriculum pace.
- Greet students and their parents or guardians individually before and at the start of class.
- Maintain a dynamic, fun, motivating, and professional demeanor while leading classes.
- Demonstrate and manage the implementation of exercises.
- Maintain center cleanliness, including the lobby, bathrooms, and blue floors; take out trash, sweep and mop, wipe down equipment, and sanitize mats at the end of a shift.
- Use the KS Coach’s App to record class data and provide parents with records such as attendance and awards.
- Communicate professionally with coworkers through Slack, including periodically checking messages when away from the center.
- Complete required training through FranConnect and obtain certified status through the HQ Training and Certification team.
- Work hands-on with children to support proper technique and student safety.
- Assist parents of students age three and younger with the direction and flow of class.
- Attend monthly center staff programming meetings to train on the next month’s curriculum.
- Attend additional mandatory staff meetings as required by the KidStrong Director.
- Learn and manage Coach KidStrong Academy special classes held when local schools are not operating, such as during winter and summer breaks.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Free food and snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Fun, energetic, and professional team environment
- Opportunity to make an impact by coaching and mentoring children
- Opportunity to teach parents how to support their children’s development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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